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2017 Dodge Charger reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2017 Dodge Charger holds 128 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 10 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Charger years here — under the median of the other years, which is 11. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Wiring, Driveshaft, and Engine.

2012 Dodge Charger
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Complaints

128

Per year

10

Recalls

4

Years on the road

10

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (48 of 128), then Structure (20) and Engine (18). Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 3 that report a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 Charger has 182 complaints, 15 per year, and the 2018 has 122 complaints, 17 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Dodge Charger. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

Recall electrical system, wiring 2018-05-17 · NHTSA campaign 18V332000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Recall Driveshaft 2018-05-01 · NHTSA campaign 18V281000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U37.
Recall Engine 2017-08-08 · NHTSA campaign 17V496000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles equipped with Hellcat engines. The engine oil cooler (EOC) hoses may fail resulting in a rapid loss of engine oil.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EOC lines, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T48.
Recall powertrain, axle assembly, axle shaft 2017-02-14 · NHTSA campaign 17V097000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.

Complaints by component (128 total)

Electrical system
48
Structure
20
Engine
18
Powertrain
17
Steering
8
Exterior lighting
7
Fuel and propulsion system
6
Air bags
5
Service brakes
5
Electronic stability control (ESC)
4
Seat belts
3
Seats
3
Visibility and wipers
3
Back-over prevention
2
Engine and engine cooling
2
Lane departure
2
Latches, locks, and linkages
2
Wheels
2
Equipment
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Speed control
1
Suspension
1
Tires
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

3

Fire-flagged

3

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Door trim panels are separated from the frame, I called the dealer and was told that I need to pay for this items, I see online this is a common issued with this vehicle."
    Seats, Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-13
  • "As I was accelerating out of a stop light on the morning of 7/24/2026, my check engine light came on seemingly out of nowhere. I was able to take the vehicle to an independent repair shop who identified the issue as the…"
    Unknown or other, Engine · filed 2026-07-24
  • "The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was making a clunking sound. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-07-16
  • "Both the front door interior panels are warped. I had to glue them because they pulled almost completely off the door."
    Unknown or other · filed 2025-12-24
  • "Screen is pushing buttons and overall not working. Turns on heat on seats and will not let me turn them off burning my back with prolong heat. Will turn off my heater and change settings while driving. Has pushed the…"
    Electrical system · filed 2025-11-03

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Charger 6.4L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 25 18 MPG $4450
Charger 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 19 30 23 MPG $2800
Charger 5.7L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 16 25 19 MPG $3900
Charger 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 19 30 23 MPG $2800
Charger all-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed All-wheel drive 18 27 21 MPG $3100
Charger all-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed All-wheel drive 18 27 21 MPG $3100
Charger SRT 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 13 22 16 MPG $5000
Charger SRT 6.4L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 25 18 MPG $4450

Specs and fitment

LD generation, 2012–2023
Body styles Sedan
Oil 5W-20 full synthetic (3.6L V6 Pentastar) , 7 qt capacity
Tire size 235/55R18 (SXT), 245/45R20 (R/T and above)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 24V-198 covers certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles: the right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect. Dealers replace both side curtain air bags. Recall 19V-203 covers certain 2019 Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles whose instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings; dealers update the instrument cluster software.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Dodge Charger reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2017 Dodge Charger holds 128 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 10 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Charger years here — under the median of the other years, which is 11. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Wiring, Driveshaft, and Engine.

What are common problems with a 2017 Dodge Charger?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (48 of 128), then Structure (20) and Engine (18). Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 3 that report a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2017 Dodge Charger more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 Charger has 182 complaints, 15 per year, and the 2018 has 122 complaints, 17 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.

Has the 2017 Dodge Charger been recalled?

The 2017 Dodge Charger has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Dodge Charger?

Owners have filed 128 complaints about the 2017 Dodge Charger with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Dodge Charger get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Dodge Charger is 19.9 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Dodge Charger use?

Most recent V6 Charger models call for 5W-20 full synthetic with about 7 quarts including the filter.

What does NHTSA recall 24V-198 cover on the Dodge Charger?

Recall 24V-198 covers certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles: the right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

What generation is the 2013 Dodge Charger?

LD generation (2012-2023).